1.Fallschirm-Jäger-Division

Lineage

7.Flieger-Division

1.Fallschirm-Jäger-Division

Campaigns

Italy 1943-1945

History

Formed on May 1st, 1943 from the 7.Flieger-Division in France. From the end
of May 1943 it was stationed in Flers (near Avignon), in reserve, under
XI.Fliegerkorps/Heeresgruppe D. The first parts of the division arrived in
Sicily on the 12th of July 1943, directly under XIV.Armeekorps, and went into
combat immediately defending the island. This division was the last unit to
leave Sicily on the 17th September, 1943. The Division rested in Calabria
during the remainder of August and early September. It remained in Italy for
the remainder of the war, later earning for itself the title "The Green
Devils of Cassino" for its excellent performance during the Battle of
Monte Cassino. The division ended the war in northern Italy in 1945.